No 15 on the Square introduces its summer menu, promising flavour-packed dining for every occasion

Thu, May 04, 2017

Since 1852 Galway's iconic Hotel Meyrick on Eyre Square has been one the city’s favourite establishments due to its culinary delights, welcoming ambiance, and central location.

Sunday lunch with family and friends at The Ardilaun

Thu, May 04, 2017

The traditional carvery lunch in the Camilaun restaurant at The Ardilaun hotel in Taylor's Hill is the perfect lunch stop for catching up with old friends, making some new ones, or simply celebrating a family occasion, and is the perfect way to while away a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Pizza M brothers to compete in Pizza World Championships

Thu, May 04, 2017

Matteo, Marco, and Sean Magnetti of Pizza M, Joyce’s Knocknacarra, will be putting their skills to the test when they take part in the Pizza World Championships in Italy next week. Competitors from all over the world will get together to compete in the annual event, which takes place in Parma from May 8 to 10.

Prague doctor praises Relaxin

Thu, May 04, 2017

Coping with stress and anxiety is not always easy, and our ability to manage it varies throughout our lives and according to the nature of the stress. Relaxin herbal complex can increase your resistance to stress. It works as a general tonic for all body systems including the nervous system, and it makes you more resilient to life's pressures.

Medical herbalist Patrick Murphy recommends using Relaxin in specific situations when you expect an unusual increase in stress. For instance, during important exams, or when you need to meet deadlines or targets at work. He also recommends Relaxin as a first class natural remedy for people who suffer from panic attacks, mild depression, worry, anxiety, insomnia, and lack of concentration.

Simple steps to better health with Orsmond Clinics

Thu, May 04, 2017

Patrick, a farmer from Co Roscommon, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes approximately 10 years ago by his GP and subsequently began taking prescription medications to control it. His diabetic medication was increased in 2016 when he began to take insulin injections, in addition to a long list of other prescription medications.

Are you building or renovating? Then it is time to contact Dalgan Windows

Thu, May 04, 2017

Dalgan Windows is a family run business manufacturing and installing windows and doors to an international quality standard. The company, which is based in Shrule, Co Galway, is one of the leading suppliers of windows and doors in the country.

Beautiful array of quality Irish furniture and accessories at Siopa Troscán

Thu, May 04, 2017

See the full range of quality Irish manufactured suites at Siopa Troscán, Moycullen, where all the suites can be made to order. The full range of styles covers everything from contemporary to traditional. Pictured is the Mula corner suite (can be made to size) for just €2,195, also available as a 3,1,1 for €2,195.

Spruce up your garden with Colourfence — the ultimate garden fence

Thu, May 04, 2017

The holy grail of fencing is transforming gardens across the UK and Ireland. It may do “exactly what it says on the tin” but let’s face it, treating a timber fence can never be called fun.

Tile store in Oranmore – Spellman TBW really is a one-stop shop

Thu, May 04, 2017

Spellman Tiles Bathrooms and Wood Flooring in Oranmore invites people to visit its showroom where they can view a wide range of wall and floor tiles, bathroom suites, and shower enclosures as well as a wide range of solid, engineered, and laminate flooring.

Get ready for the summer with TG Blinds, Awnings and Shutters

Thu, May 04, 2017

TG Blinds, Awnings and Shutters celebrated 10 years in business last year, and this year the company has extended its product range to cater for the outdoors.

In addition to the great choice of blinds, shutters, and interior design it has always supplied, it can now provide artificial grass for gardens, graves, and play areas. The company has been appointed the sole agent in the west and midwest of Ireland for umbrellas and parasols from renowned German company May. It also supplies and fits patio decking, patio heaters in both gas and electric, wind breakers, and terrace screens. It can supply and fit awnings from 2m long to 12m long, car ports, retractable roofs, and door canopies for front, back, and patio doors in your home. In these security conscious times it can supply and fit security shutters and garage doors in motorised or manual operated.

Summer courses at the French Institute for adults and secondary school students

Thu, May 04, 2017

Would you like to make the most of the long summer days while learning, refreshing, or practising your French?

Learning Irish is fun with Cúrsa Gramco

Thu, May 04, 2017

Cúrsa Gramco is a three week Irish language course run by Séamas Ó Máirtín and his dedicated teachers in St Mary’s College in Galway city. Mr Ó Máirtín decided to set up Cúrsa Gramco so as to make the learning of Irish an enjoyable and positive experience. The course incorporates an understanding of the nuts and bolts of the language so that students become independent learners. Study skills are central to the course so that students learn how to self-assess.

Jive and waltz for your wedding this summer

Thu, May 04, 2017

Have you ever wanted to dance but do not know where to start? Are you tired of going to weddings or country music events and not being able to dance?

Brush-up programmes to combat summer maths loss

Thu, May 04, 2017

Research confirms that students experience significant learning loss during the summer months, and this applies more to maths than it does, for example, to reading. This is because parents see fewer opportunities for mathematical thinking outside of the classroom. The research also suggests that this loss for the most part, involves procedures rather than general concepts.

Upskill with a Sage 50 bookkeeping award

Thu, May 04, 2017

GPA Solutions is delivering its manual and computerised bookkeeping course to provide learners with good basic knowledge of manual bookkeeping and the practical knowledge of the workings of Sage 50 accounts.

Learners who successfully complete this course will aquire a thorough knowledge of what is required to set up and process the Sage 50 accounts package. Learners will learn how to process business documents and transactions in addition to understanding the procedures involved in completing VAT returns, bank reconciliations, customers and suppliers reports, and profit and loss account.

Film created by NUI Galway students explores the issues of sexual consent

Thu, May 04, 2017

Drama, theatre and performance students at NUI Galway have this week premiered the short film Lucy’s House Party, directed by Dr Charlotte McIvor and created as part of a sexual violence prevention initiative, The Manuela Programme, aimed at transition year students in more than 120 secondary schools across Ireland.

Riding side-saddle, and other French tales

Thu, May 04, 2017

I do not know the statistics, but I feel sure that the greatest number of our continental visitors come from France. During the summer you hear and see a lot of French people clutching maps of our small city, wandering about in groups; or lines of young students talking and gesturing happily among themselves, not paying the least attention to their guide. The French are not operatic like the Italians. They share beautiful sounding words; but the face is serious. I feel there is something of Old Europe in the French language.

The Patrician Boys’ Brass Band

Thu, May 04, 2017

When you think of it, the Patrician Brothers have made a major impact on the city of Galway since they came here. This has been particularly evident in the music world of the city — they set up a fife and drum band well over a century ago; they have trained countless choirs down through the years, which in turn led to the formation of the Patrician Musical Society; they have formed many céilí bands, teaching the boys to play the accordion, the flageolet, the mouth organ, the triangle, the drums, and castanets. There was such a demand for these céilí groups at civic functions that the brothers decided to put their best foot forward and form a brass band.

Gift ideas for children that aren’t money

Thu, May 04, 2017

Communion and Confirmation season are in full swing and there are always birthday presents to buy. It can be difficult to think up gift ideas for children and teens that aren’t money. So we have put our heads together and come up with some that will appeal to all ages.

Ireland's first premium Fitness box created in Galway - New3Fit™

Wed, May 03, 2017

A Brand new start up business set up by Galway native female entrepreneur and ex-international Irish athlete Debbie O 'Reilly. This is Ireland's first eagerly awaited premium health, fitness and nutrition subscription box.  The New3Fit™ box contains 8-10 full sized Irish products with a retail value of €65. A perfect teammate to kick start your summer or an ideal gift for a friend. Subscription is optional so this is the perfect opportunity to trial our product.

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